The afterpARTy

Friday, April 10, 2026 | 9 pm–12 am at Phoenix Art Museum
Please Note: The Museum will be closed to the general public all day this Friday for our annual Gala + afterpARTy.

Step into an unforgettable evening at The afterpARTy, an exclusive, late-night “party in the Museum” experience that supports free admission and education programs for young people.

This year’s afterpARTy celebrates the artistry and cultural legacy of Florence, Italy, during the opulent and dramatic Baroque era. Guests will be immersed in the special exhibition Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection—the largest collection of Florentine Baroque art outside of Italy—featuring radiant paintings and stunning sculpture.

Indulge in Italian flavors and sweet treats, dance under the stars in our opulently decorated garden, and explore artful experiences at the Museum like never before.

Your all-inclusive ticket includes: 

🍸 3- hour open bar featuring inspired, creative cocktails 

🍨 Late night Italian bites, including gourmet pizza, a gelato bar, and more 

🕺 Dancing and live entertainment 

📸 Fanciful photo opportunities to capture memories of the unforgettable night

🚗 Complimentary valet parking 

✨ And more! 

Tickets 

Individuals | $165 (or 2 for $300) 

Museum Members | $125 

Circles of Support, ACI, and MAC Members | $100 

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FEATURED EVENTS
PhxArt AfterHours
March 1 | 5 – 9 pmComplimentary general admission
SPECIAL-EXHIBITION TICKETS: $10 for Adults | $5 for Youth (6-17)
PhxArt AfterHours returns, activated by free general admission, live music, art-making workshops, and specialty food and drink experiences inspired by exhibition Laura Aguilar: Nudes in Nature. Programming includes:

• Capture your essence with portraits taken by local artist EL (@__3lzz)
• Captivating collage workshop with artist Ayling Dominguez exploring themes of intergenerational healing and archival resistance (@rhymeswithmean)
• Engage in self-expression through blackout poetry, followed by an open mic session to share creations
• Craft personal zine with Dyke Queen founder Yezmin Villarreal celebrating personal stories and diverse narratives (@dykequeenzin)
• Immersive video projection by RaeAnna Casillas (@raeanacasillas)
• Music by local Tucson musicians Ms. Bea Bohannon (@hauntedbimbo_), Elusiva (@eluusiva), and Robertitx (@robertitx.mp3)
• Pop-up with Maudies (@maudiesphx)
• Special exhibition tours + Spanish-language exhibition tour ⁠
• Specialty food and beverage experiences with ARTenders, El Fogon de Joy (@elfogondejoy), and Sebas Lemonade and Snacks (@sebassnacks)

PhxArt AfterHours are made possible through the generosity of APS and Lexus.

Lenhardt Lecture: Lily Stockman
March 13 | 6:30 – 8 pm
Free for Members | $5 for the general public
Join contemporary artist Lily Stockman for the spring Lenhardt Lecture. Based in Los Angeles and Yucca Valley, California, Stockman draws from nature and its grammar of symmetry, camouflage, and repetition to create large-scale abstract paintings. Stockman plumbs her familiar landscapes (Los Angeles, the Mojave Desert, a remote island in Maine) for her distinctive palette of glowing, tertiary colors– crackling orange, red earth, Holbein brown, and Fra Angelico blue. The New Yorker art critic Johanna Fateman describes the artist’s biomorphic compositions as “both diagrammatic and vaporous, a combination that calls to mind the spiritualist abstractions of the American modernist Agnes Pelton. Although they’re more lyrical, Stockman’s nested shapes also have the meticulous magic of Josef Albers’s squares.” Tickets are available for reservation here.

The Lenhardt Lecture is made possible through the generosity of The Dawn and David Lenhardt Contemporary Art Initiative.

Art Talk: Gina Siciliano on Italian Baroque Painter Artemesia Gentileschi
A Collaboration between PhxArt and FOCUS on European Art
March 27 | 7 pm
Free for Members | $5 for the general public
Presented in Whiteman Hall. Limited capacity.
Join us as artist, musician, and historian Gina Siciliano tells the story of Artemisia Gentileschi, Italy’s most famous woman painter of the 17th century. Siciliano will discuss Gentileschi’s paintings within the context of their time and place, illuminating ongoing controversies and exciting new discoveries. A book signing will follow the lecture at The Museum Store. Tickets are available for reservation here.

Art Talk is made possible by the generosity of the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

NOW OPEN
Barbie®: A Cultural Icon
Through July 7, 2024
Created by Illusion Projects and curated by costume historian Karan Feder, in collaboration with Mattel, Inc., Barbie®: A Cultural Icon examines the Barbie brand’s 65+ year history and the doll’s global impact on pop culture and fashion through more than 250 vintage dolls, various historical objects, video interviews, and a life-size Barbie Mirror-Pink Corvette.

Barbie®: A Cultural Icon was created by Illusion Projects and curated by costume historian Karan Feder, in collaboration with Mattel. The exhibition’s presentation at Phoenix Art Museum is coordinated by Helen Jean, the Jacquie Dorrance Curator of Fashion Design. The Phoenix premiere of Barbie®: A Cultural Icon is made possible through the generosity of The Opatrny Family Foundation, Arizona Costume Institute, Desert Financial Credit Union, Men’s Arts Council, My Sister’s Closet, Shamrock Farms, and Miriam and Yefim Sukhman. All exhibitions at Phoenix Art Museum are underwritten by the Phoenix Art Museum Exhibition Excellence Fund, founded by The Opatrny Family Foundation with additional major support provided by Joan Cremin.

The Power of Pink
Through July 7, 2024
Drawn exclusively from the PhxArt fashion-design collection, The Power of Pink complements major exhibition Barbie®: A Cultural Icon, exploring the history, science, and associations of the color synonymous with the iconic Barbie brand.

The Power of Pink is organized by Phoenix Art Museum and curated by Helen Jean, the Jacquie Dorrance Curator of Fashion Design at Phoenix Art Museum.  The Power of Pink is made possible by the generosity of Arizona Costume Institute, My Sister’s Closet, and the Kelly Ellman Fashion Design Endowment Fund. All exhibitions at Phoenix Art Museum are underwritten by the Phoenix Art Museum Exhibition Excellence Fund, founded by The Opatrny Family Foundation with additional major support provided by Joan Cremin. 

The Power of Pink is not licensed, sponsored by, or affiliated with Mattel, Inc or Barbie™ and associated trademarks.

For a full list of exhibitions on view now at Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org/art/exhibitions/.

OTHER EVENTS
Object of the Month: Coat Dress and Belt by Gianfranco Ferré
March 2, 7, 21, 28 | 11:30 am
Free for Members | Included with general admission for the general public
For more information, click here.  

Art Talk // Costume Historian Karan Feder
March 6 | 12:30 pm
Included with general admission for the general public
Presented in Whiteman Hall. Limited capacity.
For more information, click here.

Art Talk // Thinking Pink: Science and History
March 6 | 7 – 8:30 pm
Free for Members | $5 for the general public
Presented in Whiteman Hall. Limited capacity.
Tickets available for reservation here.

Art Talk is made possible by the generosity of the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

Storytime in the Garden
March 7 | 10:30 am
Free for Members | Included in general admission for the general public
Advance registration recommended.
Tickets available for reservation here.

Storytime in the Garden is made possible by the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs. and Legacy Traditional Schools.

Creative Saturday
March 9 | 10 am – 2 pm
Free for Members | Included in general admission for the general public
More information available soon at phxart.org.

Creative Saturday is made possible by Carolyn Dunkin Schulte Educational Endowment Fund, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, William Randolph Hearst Endowment Fund for Educational Programs, and Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts.

Book Club: Guarding the Art + All the Beauty in the World
March 16 | 1:30 pm
Free for Members and the general public
Presented in Lemon Art Research Library.
For more information, click here.

Art Talk: The Legacy of Yayoi Kusama
March 19 | 6 pm
Free for Members | $5 for the general public
Presented in Whiteman Hall. Limited capacity.
Tickets available for reservation here.

Art Talk is made possible by the generosity of the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

FILM // Now Showing: Vagabond (Sans toit ni loi)  
March 20 | 6 pm
Free for Members | $8 for the general public
Presented in Whiteman Hall. Limited capacity.
Tickets are available for reservation here.
Films@PhxArt is made possible by Fit Via Vi Films.

FREE-ACCESS PROGRAMS
Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays
Every Wednesday | 3 – 9 pm
Voluntary-donation general admission
SPECIAL-EXHIBITION TICKETS: $6 for adults | FREE for Museum Members and Maricopa County Community College students*

Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays are made possible by SRP and City of Phoenix.
*The Maricopa County Community College District program at Phoenix Art Museum (MC³@PAM) is made possible through the generosity of Presenting Sponsor Men’s Arts Council.

Free Admission for Maricopa County Community Colleges Students
All Maricopa County Community Colleges students who attend any of the 10 colleges or affiliated skill centers enjoy free general admission to PhxArt, including admission into special-engagement exhibitions. Visitors must present an active student ID at the time of admission.

The Maricopa County Community College District program at Phoenix Art Museum (MC³@PAM) is made possible through the generosity of Presenting Sponsor Men’s Arts Council.

PHXARTIST SPOTLIGHTS
PhxArtist Spotlight is an ongoing series explores what inspires and motivates Valley creatives, while leveraging the Museum’s reach in its community to support and expand awareness of working artists. Hear directly from artists working in Arizona here. For recent spotlights on Armida Kielty and Blaise Danio, click here.

About Phoenix Art Museum
Since 1959, Phoenix Art Museum has provided millions of guests with access to world-class art and experiences in an effort to ignite imaginations, create meaningful connections, and serve as a brave space for all people who wish to experience the transformative power of art. Located in Phoenix’s Central Corridor, the Museum is a vibrant destination for the visual arts and the largest art museum in the southwestern United States. Each year, more than 300,000 guests engage with critically acclaimed national and international exhibitions and the Museum’s collection of more than 20,000 works of American and Western American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. The Museum also presents a comprehensive film program, live performances, and educational programs designed for visitors of all ages, along with vibrant photography exhibitions made possible through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona. To learn more about Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org, or call 602.257.1880.

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The afterpARTy

Friday, April 11, 2025 /// 9 pm – 12 am
at Phoenix Art Museum

The afterpARTy is PhxArt’s exclusive, late-night “party in the Museum” experience that raises funds to support free admission and education programs for young people. Give back to your community while enjoying custom cocktails, gourmet bites, music, and dancing, with special guest Anna Sui, the iconic American fashion designer.

This year’s afterpARTy will feature the premiere of The World of Anna Sui. Organized by the Fashion and Textile Museum, London, the major exhibition explores in minute detail the materials, cultural obsessions, and global styles that have inspired Sui for decades through 100 ensembles from the designer’s archive. Guests can dance the night away, and experience the imaginative, pop culture inspired universe of an iconic American fashion designer.

The all-inclusive night will offer:

3 hours of open bar + food
Early access to The World of Anna Sui with Anna Sui as a special guest
An exclusive performance by one of the biggest names in electronic music, Felix Cartal, in a secret location at the Museum
🚗 Complimentary valet + more!

The AfterpARTy Chairs

Jennifer and Andrew Cooper

AfterpARTy Tickets

General Public /// $165
Pair of Tickets /// $300
PhxArt Members /// $125
Arizona Costume Institute Members /// $100
Men’s Arts Council Members /// $100

Event Sponsorships available. Please contact specialevents@phxart.org for information.

This event is for guests 21 years of age and older. Email specialevents@phxart.org for more information.

Photos are from afterpARTy’s in years past and will not directly reflect the current year’s theme.

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FEATURED EVENTS
PhxArt AfterHours
December 1 | 5 – 9 pmComplimentary admission | Free-access event
PhxArt AfterHours returns, activated by free admission to every gallery and exhibition, live music, art-making workshops, and specialty food and drink experiences inspired by special-engagement exhibition Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory. Programming includes:

• A dance performance by Liliana Gomez (@lilianagomezdance) presenting CAMINANDO, with live music from Revizor (@revizormusic)
• Altar-installations by Arizona-based artists Noemí “Nemi” Alejandra Gonzalez (@noemipossible), Leticia Lowry (@lettylowrygarcilazo), Gloria Martinez-Granados (@borderlesscreative) and Diana Calderon (@dianaacalderon1), inspired by Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory and celebrating Día de los Muertos
• Collage-making workshop with artist Emily Costello (@emcostelloart) ⁠
• Music by DJ Musa Mind (@musamind)Tatiana Crespo (@taticrespoarte), and DJ Cervantes Tercero (@crvnt3sphx)
• Storytelling performances by Storytelling Institute at South Mountain Community College (@smccstorytellinginstitute)
• Special exhibition tours + Spanish-language exhibition tour ⁠
• The return of Open Voice, featuring dialogue between Martin Moreno (@martinmorenoarte), Annie Lopez (@annielopezartist), Liz Lerma (@lerma.liz), and Joe Ray (@joeraycr8iv), artists from the Movimiento Artistico del Rio Salado (MARS) Collective
• Specialty food and beverage experiences with ARTenders, El Fogon de Joy (@elfogondejoy), Testal (@testalphx), Requinto (@requinto_phx), Novela Coffee (@novelacoffeeroasters), and Cicter’s Café (@cicters_cafe)

PhxArt AfterHours are made possible through the generosity of APS .

Art Talk: Manjari Sharma
December 16 | 1 pm
Free for Members | $5 for the general public
Presented in Whiteman Hall. Limited capacity.
Hear from contemporary artist Manjari Sharma in conversation with Katherine Anne Paul, PhD, the Virginia and William M. Spencer III Curator of Asian Art at the Birmingham Museum of Art and Janet Baker, PhD, Curator Emerita of Asian Art at Phoenix Art Museum, as they discuss the works and themes in special-engagement exhibition Expanding Darshan: Manjari Sharma, To See and Be Seen, opening on December 16, 2023 in the Katz Wing for Modern Art. Tickets are available for reservation here. 

Art Talk is made possible by the generosity of the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

EXHIBITION OPENINGS
Expanding Darshan: Manjari Sharma, To See and Be Seen
December 16, 2023 – April 14, 2024
Organized by the Birmingham Museum of Art, Expanding Darshan: Manjari Sharma, To See and Be Seen showcases the remarkable work of global contemporary artist Manjari Sharma, who has photographically re-imagined encounters with Hindu deities in temple settings with custom fabrication. These portraits, which address issues of identity, multiculturalism, and personal mythology, are paired alongside historical sculptural objects from the collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, many of which are on view publicly for the first time. By presenting these works together, the exhibition creates a dialogue about the longstanding, inextricable relationship between art and religion.

Expanding Darshan: Manjari Sharma, To See and Be Seen is organized by Birmingham Museum of Art. The exhibition’s presentation at Phoenix Art Museum is coordinated by Janet Baker, PhD, Curator Emerita of Asian Art, and Rachel Sadvary Zebro, associate curator for collections, at Phoenix Art Museum, in collaboration with Katherine Anne Paul, PhD, the Virginia and William M. Spencer III Curator of Asian Art at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Expanding Darshan: Manjari Sharma, To See and Be Seen is made possible through the generosity of Men’s Arts Council, with additional support from E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation and Vermaland, LLC. All exhibitions at Phoenix Art Museum are underwritten by the Phoenix Art Museum Exhibition Excellence Fund, founded by The Opatrny Family Foundation with additional major support provided by Joan Cremin.

Laura Aguilar: Nudes in Nature
December 16, 2023 – November 17, 2024
Laura Aguilar: Nudes in Nature presents nearly 60 photographic works that shed light on the groundbreaking career of Laura Aguilar (1959–2018), an artist who explored the intersectionality within her personal identity as a Chicana and a lesbian living in poverty and with depression and learning disabilities. Late in her career, Aguilar captured intimate portraits of nude, large-bodied women—including herself—in natural settings to highlight the inherent connections between nature and the female form. She created various series within this framework, and Laura Aguilar: Nudes in Nature brings together these photographs for the very first time.

Laura Aguilar: Nudes in Nature is organized by Phoenix Art Museum and the Center for Creative Photography. It is co-curated by Sybil Venegas and Christopher Velasco, trustees of the Laura Aguilar Estate. The exhibition’s presentation at Phoenix Art Museum is coordinated by Emilia Mickevicius, the Norton Family Assistant Curator of Photography at Phoenix Art Museum and the Center for Creative Photography. All exhibitions at Phoenix Art Museum are underwritten by the Phoenix Art Museum Exhibition Excellence Fund, founded by The Opatrny Family Foundation with additional significant support provided by Joan Cremin.

NOW OPEN
Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory
November 5, 2023 – February 5, 2024
Organized by Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive in collaboration with the Latinx Research Center (LRC) at UC Berkeley, Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory is the first major retrospective to explore the historically significant work and career of groundbreaking Chicana artist Amalia Mesa-Bains, whose large-scale installations draw inspiration from Mexican Indigenous ofrendas, descansos, altars, and other traditions that honor one’s familial ancestors.

Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory is organized by Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) in collaboration with the Latinx Research Center (LRC) at UC Berkeley. The exhibition is co-curated by María Esther Fernández, Artistic Director, The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum, and Laura E. Pérez, PhD, Professor of Chicanx, Latinx and Ethnic Studies, and Chair of the Latinx Research Center, UC Berkeley. Its presentation at Phoenix Art Museum is coordinated by Christian Ramírez, the Cohn Assistant Curator of Contemporary and Community Art Initiatives.Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory is made possible by generous lead support from the Henry Luce Foundation and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The exhibition’s presentation at Phoenix Art Museum is made possible through the generosity of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Exhibition Endowment Fund. All exhibitions at Phoenix Art Museum are underwritten by the Phoenix Art Museum Exhibition Excellence Fund, founded by The Opatrny Family Foundation with additional major support provided by Joan Cremin. In-kind support provided by Kimpton Hotel Palomar.

For a full list of exhibitions on view now at Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org/art/exhibitions/.

CLOSING SOON
MOVE: The Modern Cut of Geoffrey Beene
Closing December 4, 2023
Featuring the dynamic fashions of the late designer renowned for revolutionizing American sportswear and presenting runway ballets.

MOVE: The Modern Cut of Geoffrey Beene is organized by Phoenix Art Museum with the support of Authentic Brands Group, LLC. It is made possible through the generosity of Major Sponsors Ellen and Howard C. Katz, Partner Sponsor The Virginia M. Ullman Foundation, Contributing Sponsors Miriam and Yefim Sukhman, and Media Sponsor KJZZ/KBACH. Additional support provided by Arizona Costume Institute, the Kelly Ellman Fashion Design Endowment Fund, and Kimpton Hotel Palomar.

Mission and Legacy: Friends of Mexican Art’s Enduring Impact in the Valley and Beyond
Closing December 31, 2023
Featuring works by José Clemente Orozco, Enrique Chagoya, Carlos Mérida, Rufino Tamayo, Francisco Zúñiga, Alfredo Ramos Martínez, and others.

Mission and Legacy is organized by Phoenix Art Museum. It is made possible through the generosity of Friends of Mexican Art.

OTHER EVENTS
Storytime in the Garden
December 6 | 10:30 am
Free for Members | Included in general admission for the general public
Advance registration recommended.
Tickets are available for reservation here.

Storytime in the Garden is made possible by the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, and the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

Object of the Month: Desert Rain God by Louisa McElwain
December 2, 7, 21, 28 | 11:30 am
Free for Members | Included with general admission for the general public
For more information, click here.

Weekly Virtual Mindfulness Sessions
December 7, 14, 21, 28 | Noon
Free for Members | $5 suggested donation for the general public
For more information, click here.

National Theatre Live: Hamlet
December 17 | 1 – 4 pm
$10 for Members | $15 for the general public
Presented in Whiteman Hall. Limited capacity.
Tickets are available here.

National Theatre Live screenings are made possible by the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts.

Now Showing: Tokyo Story
December 13 | 6 PM
Free for Members | $8 for the general public
Presented in Whiteman Hall.
Tickets are available for reservation here.  

Films@PhxArt is made possible by Fit Via Vi Films.

FREE-ACCESS PROGRAMS
Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays
Every Wednesday | 3 – 9 pm
Voluntary-donation general admission
SPECIAL-EXHIBITION TICKETS: $6 for adults | FREE for Museum Members and Maricopa County Community College students*

Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays are made possible by SRP and City of Phoenix.
*The Maricopa County Community College District program at Phoenix Art Museum (MC³@PAM) is made possible through the generosity of Presenting Sponsor Men’s Arts Council.

Free Admission for Maricopa County Community Colleges Students
All Maricopa County Community Colleges students who attend any of the 10 colleges or affiliated skill centers enjoy free general admission to PhxArt, including admission into special-engagement exhibitions. Visitors must present an active student ID at the time of admission.

The Maricopa County Community College District program at Phoenix Art Museum (MC³@PAM) is made possible through the generosity of Presenting Sponsor Men’s Arts Council.

PHXARTIST SPOTLIGHTS
PhxArtist Spotlight is an ongoing series explores what inspires and motivates Valley creatives, while leveraging the Museum’s reach in its community to support and expand awareness of working artists. Hear directly from artists working in Arizona here. For recent spotlights on Armida Kielty and Blaise Danio, click here.

About Phoenix Art Museum
Since 1959, Phoenix Art Museum has provided millions of guests with access to world-class art and experiences in an effort to ignite imaginations, create meaningful connections, and serve as a brave space for all people who wish to experience the transformative power of art. Located in Phoenix’s Central Corridor, the Museum is a vibrant destination for the visual arts and the largest art museum in the southwestern United States. Each year, more than 300,000 guests engage with critically acclaimed national and international exhibitions and the Museum’s collection of more than 20,000 works of American and Western American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. The Museum also presents a comprehensive film program, live performances, and educational programs designed for visitors of all ages, along with vibrant photography exhibitions made possible through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona. To learn more about Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org, or call 602.257.1880.

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For a full list of exhibitions on view now at Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org/art/exhibitions/.

FREE-ACCESS EVENT
PhxArt AfterHours
September 1 | 5 – 9 pmComplimentary admission | Free-access event
PhxArt AfterHours returns on September 1 from 5 – 9 pm, activated by free admission to every gallery and exhibition, live music, art-making workshops, specialty food and drink experiences inspired by special-engagement exhibition Juan Francisco Elso: Por América, including:

• Create your own tote bag printmaking workshop with artist Estrella Esquilin(@estudiolistophx) ⁠
• Bachata dance lessons with In Lak’ech Dance Academy (@inlakechdance) ⁠
• Pop-up dance performances by Que Candela Dance Co (@quecandeladanceco) ⁠
• Poetry with Mujeres Del Sol
• Live in-gallery sketching with artist Aileen Martinez (@look.see.draw)
• Music by Kapsol Music (@kapsol_music_) and DJ Big Rube
• Special exhibition tours + Spanish-language exhibition tour ⁠
• Specialty food and beverage experiences with ARTenders, El Fogon de Joy (@elfogondejoy), El New Yorican, and Churros Don Lencho (@churrosdonlencho) ⁠
• + much more!

This PhxArt AfterHours event is made possible through the generosity of Partner Sponsor APS.

CLOSING SOON
Juan Francisco Elso: Por América
Closing September 17, 2023, Juan Francisco Elso: Por América explores the significant career of the late Cuban artist, whose sculptures and installations examine the complexities of contemporary Cuban, Caribbean, and Latin American identities. Fashioned from natural, organic materials, featured works draw influence from Indigenous traditions, Afro-Caribbean religious beliefs, and the traumas of colonial oppression and are placed in conversation with paintings, sculptures and more by a group of 30 multigenerational artists active in the Caribbean and throughout North, South, and Central America. Through this contextual approach, the traveling survey illuminates Elso’s legacy and articulates a more expansive idea of the Americas, free of geopolitical borders and boundaries.

Juan Francisco Elso: Por América is organized by El Museo del Barrio and guest curated by Olga Viso, curator-at-large at Phoenix Art Museum and senior advisor at Arizona State University’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, in collaboration with Susanna V. Temkin, curator at El Museo del Barrio. The exhibition is made possible thanks to major support from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Commissions are made possible by VIA Art Fund and the Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation. Its presentation at Phoenix Art Museum is made possible through the generosity of Partner Sponsors Sue and Bud Selig and Supporting Sponsors Men’s Arts Council, The Opatrny Family Foundation, the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Exhibition Endowment Fund, and the Joan Cremin Exhibition Endowment, with additional support from Kimpton Hotel Palomar.

Lo que es, es lo que ha sido/What It Is, Is What Has Been: Selections from the ASU Art Museum’s Cuban Art Collection
Closing September 17, 2023, Lo que es, es lo que ha sido/What It Is, Is What Has Been: Selections from the ASU Art Museum’s Cuban Art Collection features artworks created during Cuba’s “Special Period” to explore artistic expression during times of humanitarian crises and social upheaval. The exhibition is the first collaboration between PhxArt and ASU Art Museum in more than a decade.

Lo que es, es lo que ha sido/ What It Is, Is What Has Been: Selections from the ASU Art Museum’s Cuban Art Collection is organized by Phoenix Art Museum and ASU Art Museum and curated by Olga Viso, curator-at-large at PhxArt and senior advisor at Arizona State University’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, and Julio César Morales, executive director and co-chief curator of MoCA Tucson. The exhibition is made possible through the generosity of the Museum’s Circles of Support and Museum Members.

Reynier Leyva Novo: Methuselah
Closing September 17, 2023, Methuselah (2021–2022) by Cuban artist Reynier Leyva Novo is a mixed-reality artwork that follows a butterfly avatar along its journey from Mexico, across the United States, and into southern Canada as part of the species’ annual reproductive cycle. On-site visitors will experience the Monarch’s movements and behaviors in a shared environment using a holographic device. Additionally, Methuselah is hosted and reproduced in real-time on a dedicated website so that users across the world with internet access can experience the work at any time.

Methuselah is commissioned by El Museo del Barrio through the generous support of VIA Art Fund. The project is presented in relation to the exhibition Juan Francisco Elso: Por América, which is organized by El Museo del Barrio and made possible thanks to major support from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

OPENING SOON
You Who Are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies by Yayoi Kusama
Grand Re-Opening September 9, 2023
Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Room explores the psychedelic sensations of the ‘self’ and the artist’s ongoing hallucinations that started when she was a child. In this work, Kusama’s repetitive and extensive use of polka dots, mirrors, and LED lights investigates infinite repetition and encourages you to ‘obliterate’ your personality and become one with eternity.

A pioneer of perceptual experiences, Kusama expresses a complex balance between her psychological obsessions and her aesthetic control over them. In the late 1950s, she left Japan for New York City. Her work spans paintings, performances, installations, sculptures, films, fashion, and literary works. They transcended the Pop and Minimalist movements of the twentieth century and reflect the mind-altering spirituality of hippie culture.

Yayoi Kusama, You Who are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies, 2005. Mixed media installation with LED lights. Collection of Phoenix Art Museum, Museum purchase with funds provided by Jan and Howard Hendler. All exhibitions at Phoenix Art Museum are underwritten by the Phoenix Art Museum Exhibition Excellence Fund, founded by The Opatrny Family Foundation with additional major support provided by Joan Cremin.

FEATURED SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Art Talk: Constellations
September 6 | 6 – 7:30 pm
Free for Members | $5 for the general public
Presented in Whiteman Hall. Limited capacity. Join artists Carlos Martiel and Luis Rivera Jiménez, and director and professor of the School of Transborder Studies at Arizona State University, Irasema Coronado, in a conversation about artistic and aesthetic responses to migration, immigration, and displacement, moderated by Alana Hernandez, executive director at CALA Alliance and curator of LatinX art at the ASU Art Museum. Tickets are available for reservation here.  

Art Talk is made possible in part by the generosity of the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

Creative Saturday
September 9 | 10 am – 5 pm
Free for Members | Included with general admission for the general public Visitors of all ages and abilities are invited to grand re-opening of PhxArt’s infinity mirror room You Who are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies (2005) by Yayoi Kusama. The special themed Creative Saturday features dynamic art programming and workshops, specialty food and beverages, including: 

• Dance performances by Movement Source
• Fireflies-inspired scavenger hunt
• Polka-dot pumpkin art-making activity
• Mini infinity mirror room make-it station
• Mix & Match selfie booth with the Garment League
• Lemon Art Research Library pop-up, highlighting PhxArt Library’s collection of Yayoi Kusama and contemporary Japanese art related books and resources
• Art Talk with Midori Yamamura, Ph.D, discussing how Yayoi Kusama’s infinity mirror room developed within the 1960s psychedelic culture and dissent politics and explore how it fits in her oeuvre

Creative Saturday is made possible in part by Carolyn Dunkin Schulte Educational Endowment Fund, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, William Randolph Hearst Endowment Fund for Educational Programs, and Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts.

Art Talk // Psychedelic Art: Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Room
September 9 | 1 – 2:30 pm
Free for Members | Included with general admission for the general public
Presented in Whiteman Hall. Limited capacity.
Based on archival research and object-based analysis, this talk will delve into how Yayoi Kusama’s infinity mirror room developed within the 1960s psychedelic culture and dissent politics, and explore how it fits in her oeuvre.

Midori Yamamura, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Art History at the City University of New York Kingsborough Community College, is the author of Yayoi Kusama: Inventing the Singular (MIT Press: 2015) and a contributor to Kusama’s 2012 Tate Modern exhibition ca  talog. A 2022-2023 Alcaly/Bodian Distinguished Scholar, the CUNY Graduate Center, Yamamura specializes in global contemporary art history focusing on Asia and its diaspora. She is currently completing a book manuscript on Japanese contemporary art after 1989. For more information, click here.

National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies
September 17 | 1 – 4 pm
$10 for Members | $15 for the general public
Presented in Whiteman Hall. Limited capacity.
In 1968 America, as two men fight to become the next president, all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunningly conservative William F. Buckley Jr., and the unruly liberal Gore Vidal. During a new nightly television format, they debate the moral landscape of a shattered nation and television news is about to be transformed forever. David Harewood and Zachary Quinto play feuding political rivals in James Graham’s multiple award-winning drama Best of Enemies, captured live in London’s West End. Rated R. Estimated runtime: 3 h. Tickets are available here.

National Theatre Live screenings are made possible in part by the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts.

FashFilmFete Festival
September 23 | 11 am – 5 pm
Single Film Ticket: $10 for Students | $15 for Members | $20 for the general public
Festival Pass*: $50 for Students | $75 for Members | $100 for the general public
FashFilmFete™ is a premiere film festival exploring the history and future of fashion storytelling through the curation of Hollywood, indie, experimental and documentary films that showcase the significance of fashion in filmmaking. FashFilmFete™ aims to bring together a global community of fashion and film aficionados to explore style in cinema and its influence on pop culture, fashion design, contemporary art and beauty standards, providing a platform for historically underrepresented voices in film and fashion. For the full film festival schedule, click here. Tickets are available here.

*Festival Pass sale runs August 3, 2023 – September 23, 2023

Cine Cubano – Chico & Rita
Summer Film Series Sponsored by Lisa Sette Gallery
September 27 | 6 pm
Free for Members | $8 for the general public
Presented in Whiteman Hall
PhxArt presents Cine Cubano, a four-film series sponsored by Lisa Sette Gallery that complements special-engagement exhibition Juan Francisco Elso: Por América and celebrates Cuba’s rich history and culture through the medium of cinema. All films are presented in Spanish with English subtitles.

Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and desire unite them both as they chase their dreams, and each other, from Havana, to New York, to Paris, to Hollywood, and to Las Vegas. With an original soundtrack by legendary Cuban pianist and five-time Grammy®-winning composer Bebo Valdés, Chico & Rita captures a defining moment in the evolution of history and jazz. Tickets are available for reservation here.

This film series is made possible by the Lisa Sette Gallery.

OTHER EVENTS

Storytime in the Galleries
September 6 | 10:30 am
Free for Members | Included in general admission for the general public
Advance registration recommended.
Designed for our youngest PhxArt visitors (ages 0-5) and their parents or caregivers, Storytime in the Galleries is a wonderful opportunity to share the joy of early literacy, art-inspired play, and hands-on learning with family and friends. The Storytime in the Galleries series is offered on the first Wednesday of each month inside the Museum. Tickets are available for reservation here.

Storytime in the Galleries is made possible in part by the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, and the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

Object of the Month: Sin Bandana by Narsiso Martinez
September 2, 7, 21, 28 | 11:30 am
Free for Members | Included with general admission for the general public
A mixed media artwork featuring produce boxes, gold leaf, and charcoal and ink drawings of agricultural workers, Sin Bandana (2022) by Narsiso Martinez draws attention to the lives and labors of those whom we depend on for our produce. “I want to pay homage to them,” asserts artist Narsiso Martinez. Join Museum Docent Nancy Feiring to explore the stories behind the artist, his medium, and his subjects in installation New on View. For more information, click here.

Weekly Virtual Mindfulness Sessions
September 7, 14, 21, 28 | Noon
Free for Members | $5 suggested donation for the general public
Scientific studies show the art of mindfulness can relieve anxiety, depression, pain, and stress and actually change the way we feel, think, work, and play by opening new pathways in the brain. Presented in collaboration with Hospice of the Valley, this free, 30-minute, at-home mindfulness session promotes living in the present. This session is hosted live on Zoom, a video-conference platform. For more information, click here.

PhxArt Educator Workshop
Discovering the Art in S.T.E.A.M.
September 13 | 5 – 7:30 PM
Free for Members | $10 for the general public
Presented in the Education Building. Limited capacity. Advanced registration required.
Join us as we learn from Megan Epley, founder of stARTem, and discover new ways to promote student creativity, engagement, self-expression, connections to academic evaluations, and the advancement of STEAM learning. This workshop will give educators the opportunity to discover these strategies by participating in our research-based, interactive STEAM lessons and by brainstorming with other teachers and current STEAM resources. Tickets are available for reservation here.

Lemon Art Research Library Book Club: Kusama: The Graphic Novel by Elisa Macellari
September 16 | 1:30 pm
Free for Members and the general public
Presented in the Lemon Art Research Library
Join librarian Jesse Lopez for the next installment of the Lemon Art Research Library Book Club, Kusama: The Graphic Novel by Elisa Macellari. The selection of this book is in celebration of the recently reinvigorated infinity mirror room You Who are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies by Yayoi Kusama. For more information, click here.

FREE-ACCESS PROGRAMS
Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays
Every Wednesday | 3 – 9 pm
Voluntary-donation general admission
SPECIAL-EXHIBITION TICKETS: $6 for adults | FREE for Museum Members, Maricopa County Community College students*, ASU students**, and active-duty military personnel***
From 3 – 9 pm every Wednesday, the Museum offers voluntary-donation general admission and reduced rates to view special-engagement exhibitions.

Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays are made possible by SRP and City of Phoenix.
*The Maricopa County Community College District program at Phoenix Art Museum (MC³@PAM) is made possible through the generosity of Presenting Sponsor Men’s Arts Council.
**Arizona State University Students will enjoy free general admission to PhxArt from May 6 through September 17, 2023, including admission into special-engagement exhibitions. Visitors must present an active student ID at the time of admission.
***Active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families will enjoy free admission to PhxArt from May 20 through September 3, 2023, including admission into special-engagement exhibitions. Visitors must present an active ID at the time of admission.

Blue Star Museums Program
From U.S. Armed Forces Day (May 20, 2023) through Labor Day (September 3, 2023), active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families can enjoy free admission to Phoenix Art Museum through the Blue Star Museums program. Complimentary admission extends to special-engagement exhibitions. An active ID is required.

The Blue Star Museums program at Phoenix Art Museum is made possible through the generosity of Supporting Sponsor Shamrock Foods Foundation.

PhxArt AfterHours
September 1 /// December 1, 2023
5 – 9 pmComplimentary admission | Free-access eventAt select times throughout the year, Phoenix Art Museum opens for free after dark for PhxArt AfterHours, activated by live music, art-making workshops, specialty food and drink experiences, and other performances and entertainment. Visit the Museum during an AfterHours event to expand the way you interact with art.

PhxArt AfterHours are made possible through the generosity of Partner Sponsor APS.

PhxArt Family Fundays
October 29
10 am – 5 pmComplimentary admission | Free-access dayAt select times throughout the year, Phoenix Art Museum hosts PhxArt Family Fundays, an all-ages, free-access day with complimentary admission to every gallery and exhibition and arts-engagement programming suitable for visitors of all ages, interests, and abilities.

PhxArt Family Fundays are made possible through the generosity of Presenting Sponsor Men’s Arts Council.

Free Admission for Maricopa County Community Colleges Students
Through the MC³@PAM program at PhxArt, all Maricopa County Community Colleges students who attend any of the 10 colleges or affiliated skill centers will enjoy free general admission to PhxArt, including admission into special-engagement exhibitions. Visitors must present an active student ID at the time of admission.

The Maricopa County Community College District program at Phoenix Art Museum (MC³@PAM) is made possible through the generosity of Presenting Sponsor Men’s Arts Council.

SCHOOL AND ADULT TOURS
On-site school and adult tours have returned to Phoenix Art Museum. To learn more about school-tour offerings and planning a school visit, click here. For adult and college group tour requests, click here.

In addition, Phoenix Art Museum offers live virtual presentations for school classrooms and community organizations. For more information on Virtual Classroom Visits, click here. For more information on Virtual Presentations for Adults, click here.

School Tours and Virtual Classroom Visits are made possible in part by Carolyn Dunkin Schulte Educational Endowment Fund, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs the and William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

PHXARTIST SPOTLIGHTS
Presented by Phoenix Art Museum, PhxArtist Spotlight is a monthly series that explores what inspires and motivates Valley creatives, while leveraging the Museum’s reach in its community to support and expand awareness of working artists. Each month, the Museum highlights a different artist working in Arizona, posting a Q&A with the artist and images of their work on the Museum’s Instagram and Facebook channels and on the Museum’s bilingual blog. The artist is also highlighted in a monthly email sent to Museum Members, Circles of Support donors, and a subscriber list of more than 65,000 followers.For more information on the series, click here. For recent spotlights on Armida Kielty and Blaise Danio, click here.

About Phoenix Art Museum
Since 1959, Phoenix Art Museum has provided millions of guests with access to world-class art and experiences in an effort to ignite imaginations, create meaningful connections, and serve as a brave space for all people who wish to experience the transformative power of art. Located in Phoenix’s Central Corridor, the Museum is a vibrant destination for the visual arts and the largest art museum in the southwestern United States. Each year, more than 300,000 guests engage with critically acclaimed national and international exhibitions and the Museum’s collection of more than 20,000 works of American and Western American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. The Museum also presents a comprehensive film program, live performances, and educational programs designed for visitors of all ages, along with vibrant photography exhibitions made possible through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona. To learn more about Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org, or call 602.257.1880.

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The Museum’s newest major fashion-design exhibition, MOVE: The Modern Cut of Geoffrey Beene, will be on view to the public on February 1. For a full list of exhibitions on view now at Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org/art/exhibitions/.

COMING SOON
MOVE: The Modern Cut of Geoffrey Beene
February 1 – July 23, 2023
MOVE: The Modern Cut of Geoffrey Beene celebrates the dynamic fashions of the late designer renowned for revolutionizing American sportswear and for his trailblazing runway ballets. Featuring garments drawn from the institution’s Geoffrey Beene Archive, the exhibition showcases a wide array of jumpsuits, jackets, dresses, and more, along with materials and ephemera from Beene’s personal archive, on loan from Authentic Brands Group and on view publicly for the first time. MOVE also features video interviews with the muses, models, and collaborators who knew the designer best, bringing to life the brilliance and wit of the American fashion icon.

MOVE: The Modern Cut of Geoffrey Beene is organized by Phoenix Art Museum with the support of Authentic Brands Group, LLC. It is made possible through the generosity of Major Sponsors Ellen and Howard C. Katz, Partner Sponsor The Virginia M. Ullman Foundation, Contributing Sponsors Miriam and Yefim Sukhman, and Media Sponsor KJZZ/KBACH.

Additional support provided by Arizona Costume Institute, the Kelly Ellman Fashion Design Endowment Fund, and Kimpton Hotel Palomar.

ON VIEW NOW
Mr.: You Can Hear the Song of This Town
Through March 12, 2023
Mr.: You Can Hear the Song of this Town is the first U.S. solo exhibition in eight years to exclusively showcase the imaginative and visually complex works of contemporary Japanese artist Mr. Influenced by anime and manga, Mr. creates feverish graffiti-inspired paintings and sculptures that explore tragedy, trauma, and fantasy within Japanese society and among a global audience obsessed with social media. The exhibition features a large selection of works by the former protégé of Takashi Murakami, including a new 33-foot-long canvas on view to the public for the first time.

Mr.: You Can Hear The Song of This Town is organized by Phoenix Art Museum, with special thanks to Lehmann Maupin and Kaikai Kiki. It is made possible through the generosity of a Major Sponsor (Anonymous), Partner Sponsors Ronald and Valery Harrar and Men’s Arts Council, Supporting Sponsor Ms. Isabelle Georgeaux, and Contributing Sponsor Kevie Yang, with additional support from The Japan Foundation–Los Angeles and Kimpton Hotel Palomar.

CLOSING SOON
And Let It Remain So: Women of the African Diaspora
Closing February 12, 2023, And Let It Remain So: Women of the African Diaspora showcases more than 70 portraits, landscapes, self-portraits, and family archival images that explore five photographers’ experiences of the African Diaspora. Featured works illuminate shared and separate understandings of family and history, place and displacement, migration and mobility, and belonging and community, all informed by individual diasporic realities.

And Let it Remain So: Women of the African Diaspora is organized by Phoenix Art Museum and the Center for Creative Photography. It is made possible through the generosity of the Museum’s Circles of Support and Museum Members.

FEATURED FEBRUARY 2022 EVENTS
PhxArt AfterHours
February 3 | 5 – 9 pmComplimentary admission | Free-access event
February 3 marks the return of PhxArt AfterHours, activated by free admission to every gallery and exhibition, live music, art-making workshops, specialty food and drink experiences, and other performances and entertainment. The evening will feature in-gallery programs inspired by MOVE: The Modern Cut of Geoffrey Beene, including:

• Ballet Arizona pop-up performances across the Museum, including in MOVE exhibition spaces
• Music by DJ Musa Mind (@musamind)
• Specialty food and beverage experiences with Palette Restaurant, Classic Crepes Eatery (@classic_crepes_eatery), and ArtTenders
• Button-making with local artists Dakota Drake (@artbydakotadrake) and Kelsey Phillips (@keymintt)
• Asymmetrical Kinetic Mobile making with local artists Philip Gabriel (@philsweak), Noelle Martinez (@busybirdy), and Yaritza Flores (@delosflores)
• Lemon Art Research Library pop-up featuring fashion magazines and books

This PhxArt AfterHours event is made possible through the generosity of Partner Sponsor APS, with the support of Authentic Brands Group, LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Lovers x Haters: Valentine’s Day @ PhxArt
February 14 | Noon – 7 pm
Whether you love love, or you’re swearing off romance for good, Phoenix Art Museum is here to help you remember that we’re all in this together. Join PhxArt for special opening hours on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14. Bring your significant other(s), gather your singles crew, or wander the galleries solo for some self-love, and explore our newest special exhibitions, MOVE: The Modern Cut of Geoffrey Beene and Mr.: You Can Hear the Song of This Town, along with other exciting artworks throughout the galleries. And just remember: we all have a little love/hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. Tickets are available here.

(Please note: Palette Restaurant will be closed on February 14.)

PhxArt Family Funday
February 26 | 10 am – 5 pmComplimentary admission | Free-access dayFamilies and friends are invited to enjoy complimentary Museum admission from 10 am – 5pm, including access to the special-engagement exhibition, Mr.: You Can Hear the Song of This Town and MOVE: The Modern Cut of Geoffrey Beene. Beginning at noon, the Museum will host live performances in the galleries, art making, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages and abilities, including:

• Premiere of Arc and Incurve by NicoleOlson|MovementChaos (a site-specific dance performance) (@nicoleolsondance)
• Family jams with DJ Aw.Dre (@aw.dre)
• Mini clay sculptures with the Free Little Art Gallery (@freelittleartgalleryphx)
• Sketch the Dino, Jurassic Age, with artist Gabriela Angulo (@gabrielaangulo_)
• Illuminated assemblages with The Walter Hive (@thewalterhive)
• A live musical performance by multidisciplinary artist Oliverio Balcells (@olibalcells)
• Storytime in the Galleries inspired by the artwork of Philip C. Curtis
• Fiber arts demonstration with artist Gloria Martinez-Granados (@borderlesscreative)
• Specialty food and beverage experiences with Palette Restaurant, Oh So Good Mini Donuts Food Truck (@ohsogoodminidonuts), and an afternoon happy hour in the Dorrance Sculpture Garden
• Exclusive ArtSmart Game Lounge for Museum Members

PhxArt Family Fundays are made possible through the generosity of Presenting Sponsor Men’s Arts Council.

FEBRUARY 2022 EVENTS
Storytime in the Garden
February 1 | 10:30 am
Free for Members | Included in general admission for the general public
Advance registration recommended
Designed for our youngest PhxArt visitors (ages 0-5) and their parents or caregivers, Storytime in the Garden is a wonderful opportunity to share the joy of early literacy, art-inspired play, and hands-on learning with family and friends. The Storytime in the Garden series will be offered on the first Wednesday of each month in the Dorrance Sculpture Garden. Tickets are available for reservation here.

Storytime in the Garden is made possible in part by the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, and the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

Object of the Month: The Futility of Achievement by Derek Fordjour
February 2, 4, 16, 23 | 11:30 am
Free for Members | Included with general admission for the general public
Derek Fordjour delights in creating bountiful images with layers upon layers of meaning. Join Master Docent Lisa Roger to discuss the collage technique Forjour used to create The Futility of Achievement and how this work explores patterns of fixed social practice. More information available soon at phxart.org.

Weekly Virtual Mindfulness Sessions
February 2, 9, 16, 23 | Noon
Free for Members | $5 suggested donation for the general public
Scientific studies show the art of mindfulness can relieve anxiety, depression, pain, and stress and actually change the way we feel, think, work, and play by opening new pathways in the brain. Presented in collaboration with Hospice of the Valley, this free, 30-minute, at-home mindfulness session promotes living in the present. This session is hosted live on Zoom, a video-conference platform. For more information, click here.

Lecture and Book Club: Convenience Store Woman
February 18 | Lecture @ 12:30 pm /// Book Club @ 1:30 pm
Presented in Singer Hall and the Lemon Art Research Library
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata offers a bewitching portrayal of contemporary Japan through the eyes of a single woman who fits into the rigidity of its work culture a little too well. To complement the Lemon Art Research Library Book Club selection, librarian Jesse Lopez will give a lecture about some of the unique and interesting Japanese art books and other resources that are part of the Lemon Art Research Library’s collection. PhxArt hosts the Lemon Art Research Library on the third Saturday of each month. More information available soon at phxart.org.

National Theatre Live: Mucho Ado About Nothing
February 19 | 1 – 4 pm
$15 for Members | $20 for the general public
Presented in Whiteman Hall. Limited capacity.
Run by a legendary family, Hotel Messina on the Italian Riviera is often visited by artists, celebrities, and royalty. Discover a string of scandalous deceptions that surround the owner’s daughter in this Shakespearean romcom of sun, sea, and mistaken identity. Rated PG-13. Estimated runtime: 3 h. Tickets are available here.

National Theatre Live screenings are made possible in part by the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts.

FREE-ACCESS PROGRAMS
Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays
Every Wednesday | 3 – 9 pm
Voluntary-donation general admission
SPECIAL-EXHIBITION TICKETS: $5 for Adults | FREE for Museum Members and veterans/active-duty military*
FREE for Maricopa County Community College Students**
From 3 – 9 pm every Wednesday, the Museum offers voluntary-donation general admission and reduced rates to view special-engagement exhibitions.

Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays are made possible by SRP and City of Phoenix.
*The Military Access Program at Phoenix Art Museum (MAP@PAM) is made possible through the generosity of Shamrock Foods Foundation.
**The Maricopa County Community College District program at Phoenix Art Museum (MC³@PAM) is made possible through the generosity of Presenting Sponsor Men’s Arts Council.

PhxArt AfterHours
February 3 /// April 7 /// September 1 /// December 1, 2023
5 – 9 pmComplimentary admission | Free-access eventFour times a year, Phoenix Art Museum opens for free after dark for PhxArt AfterHours, activated by live music, art-making workshops, specialty food and drink experiences, and other performances and entertainment. Visit the Museum during an AfterHours event to expand the way you interact with art.

PhxArt AfterHours are made possible through the generosity of Partner Sponsor APS, with the support of JPMorgan Chase & Co.

PhxArt Family Fundays
February 26 /// May 28 /// July 30 /// October 29
10 am – 5 pmComplimentary admission | Free-access dayFour times a year, Phoenix Art Museum hosts PhxArt Family Fundays, an all-ages, free-access day with complimentary admission to every gallery and exhibition and arts-engagement programming suitable for visitors of all ages, interests, and abilities.

PhxArt Family Fundays are made possible through the generosity of Presenting Sponsor Men’s Arts Council.

Free Admission for Maricopa County Community Colleges Students
Through the MC³@PAM program at PhxArt, all Maricopa County Community Colleges students who attend any of the 10 colleges or affiliated skill centers will enjoy free general admission to PhxArt, including admission into special-engagement exhibitions. Visitors must present an active student ID at the time of admission.

The Maricopa County Community College District program at Phoenix Art Museum (MC³@PAM) is made possible through the generosity of Presenting Sponsor Men’s Arts Council.

SCHOOL AND ADULT TOURS
On-site school and adult tours have returned to Phoenix Art Museum. To learn more about school-tour offerings and planning a school visit, click here. For adult and college group tour requests, click here.

In addition, Phoenix Art Museum offers live virtual presentations for school classrooms and community organizations. For more information on Virtual Classroom Visits, click here. For more information on Virtual Presentations for Adults, click here.

School Tours and Virtual Classroom Visits are made possible in part by Carolyn Dunkin Schulte Educational Endowment Fund, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs the and William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

PHXARTIST SPOTLIGHTS
Presented by Phoenix Art Museum, PhxArtist Spotlight is a monthly series that explores what inspires and motivates Valley creatives, while leveraging the Museum’s reach in its community to support and expand awareness of working artists. Each month, the Museum highlights a different artist working in Arizona, posting a Q&A with the artist and images of their work on the Museum’s Instagram and Facebook channels and on the Museum’s bilingual blog. The artist is also highlighted in a monthly email sent to Museum Members, Circles of Support donors, and a subscriber list of more than 65,000 followers.For more information on the series, click here. For recent spotlights on Bryan David Griffith and Ernie Button, click here.

About Phoenix Art Museum
Since 1959, Phoenix Art Museum has provided millions of guests with access to world-class art and experiences in an effort to ignite imaginations, create meaningful connections, and serve as a brave space for all people who wish to experience the transformative power of art. Located in Phoenix’s Central Corridor, the Museum is a vibrant destination for the visual arts and the largest art museum in the southwestern United States. Each year, more than 300,000 guests engage with critically acclaimed national and international exhibitions and the Museum’s collection of more than 20,000 works of American and Western American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. The Museum also presents a comprehensive film program, live performances, and educational programs designed for visitors of all ages, along with vibrant photography exhibitions made possible through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona. To learn more about Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org, or call 602.257.1880.

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PHOENIX (November 30, 2022) – Effective January 1, 2023, Phoenix Art Museum will conclude its monthly First Friday offerings and launch new free-access events offered at quarterly intervals throughout the year, including PhxArt AfterHours and PhxArt Family Fundays. This new schedule will enable the Museum to offer fully free admission to the entire museum, including special-engagement exhibitions, while also expanding arts-engagement programming and entertainment opportunities. The final First Friday celebration at PhxArt will be on December 2, 2022. Beginning in January, the Museum’s general operating hours on the first Friday of each month will shift to 10 am – 5 pm.

“We are excited to announce these new event-based, free-access initiatives at Phoenix Art Museum,” said Jeremy Mikolajczak, the Museum’s Sybil Harrington Director and CEO. “As we strive to more meaningfully engage our audiences when attentions are split between various events, stimuli, and priorities, we hope this investment in our programming will create greater access to and excitement around art, while ensuring visitors of all ages, abilities, and circumstances can visit the Museum without worrying about the cost of admission.”

Replacing “First Fridays,” PhxArt AfterHours will be hosted on four Fridays throughout 2023. Made possible through the generosity of Partner Sponsor APS, the quarterly event will be offered on a Friday evening from 5 – 9 pm and will feature free admission to every gallery and exhibition, including exhibitions in Steele Gallery and other special-engagement exhibitions. PhxArt AfterHours will also include art-making in the galleries, food and specialty beverages, performances, and other entertainment, creating a celebratory atmosphere similar to the Museum’s largest First Friday events in recent history, including those for the openings of Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic, Teotihuacan: City of Water, City of Fire, Desert Rider, and, most recently, Mr.: You Can Hear the Song of This Town, on view now. The dates for PhxArt AfterHours in 2023 are:

• February 3 /// featuring the public premiere of MOVE: The Modern Cut of Geoffrey Beene, with the support of Authentic Brands Group, LLC, Arizona Costume Institute, and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• April 7 /// with the support of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• September 1
• December 1

A return to an all-ages, free-access day at the Museum, PhxArt Family Fundays will be hosted on four Sundays throughout 2023. Sponsored by Presenting Sponsor Men’s Arts Council, the all-day event from 10 am – 5 pm will feature free admission to the entire Museum, including special-engagement exhibitions. PhxArt Family Fundays will specifically focus on engaging intergenerational audiences, with hands-on and live programming for visitors of all ages and abilities and a “happy hour” in the afternoon for adult visitors. The event will also feature exclusive benefits and experiences for Members. The dates for PhxArt Family Fundays in 2023 are:

• February 26
• May 28
• July 30
• October 29

In addition to these new free-access programs presented throughout the year, the Museum will continue to offer in 2023:

• Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays
  Made possible through the generosity of SRP and the City of Phoenix
  Each Wednesday from 3 – 9 pm, PhxArt offers voluntary-donation general admission, with a reduced $5 admission ticket to special-engagement exhibitions.
• MAP@PAM
  Made possible through the generosity of Shamrock Foods Foundation
  Through the Military Access Program at PhxArt (MAP@PAM), all veterans, active-duty military, and their immediate family members qualify for free admission to the Museum.
• MC³@PAM – Free for Maricopa Colleges Students
  Made possible through the generosity of Men’s Arts Council
  Through the MC³@PAM program, all Maricopa County Community Colleges students who present an active student ID receive free admission to PhxArt.
• Daily Reduced Youth Admission

Made possible through the generosity of APS
Through the PhxArt Field Trip for Kids program, all visitors younger than 18 enjoy $5 admission to the Museum.

For more information on free-access and voluntary-donation admission programs at Phoenix Art Museum, contact the Communications Office at press@phxart.org or samantha.santos@phxart.org.

About Phoenix Art Museum
Since 1959, Phoenix Art Museum has provided millions of guests with access to world-class art and experiences in an effort to ignite imaginations, create meaningful connections, and serve as a brave space for all people who wish to experience the transformative power of art. Located in Phoenix’s Central Corridor, the Museum is a vibrant destination for the visual arts and the largest art museum in the southwestern United States. Each year, more than 300,000 guests engage with critically acclaimed national and international exhibitions and the Museum’s collection of more than 20,000 works of American and Western American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. The Museum also presents a comprehensive film program, live performances, and educational programs designed for visitors of all ages, along with vibrant photography exhibitions made possible through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona. To learn more about Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org, or call 602.257.1880.

Image credit: Bill Timmerman

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